Saturday, May 30, 2009

Free Ticket to UHSE!

Hi friends,

This is a fun giveaway! Cindy Rushton is allowing me to give away a free ticket to the UHSE (Ultimate Homeschool Expo). Have you been thinking about attending this online event - the largest of its kind for the homeschooling community? It is going to be very fun.

I feel privileged to be one of the 35 speakers and my session is on Wednesday (June 3rd) at 2:00pm CST on the topic of the 7 Essential Ingredients to Homeschooling Success. I hope that you will join me.

Here's what you will need to do in order to enter the drawing for the free ticket:

1. Visit this webpage - http://tinyurl.com/q2xtbx - and skim through the conference info.2. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment here on the blog.3. Include your email or blog address so that we can contact you if you win.

That's it! Enter the drawing quickly, because we'll draw our winner in time to be included in the entire week long event which starts at 10:00am CST on June 1st. So, we'll conduct our drawing at 9:30am so that you won't miss anything. Sound good?

236 comments:

What do I think? I think it sounds WONderful! I'm very familiar with some of these folks and I respect them a great deal. Even as a veteran homeschooler, I know there is always more for me to learn - especially from the line up of speakers in this Expo!

I have to say, however, that the absolute BEST part of this whole concept is that you don't have to sign in "live" to reap the benefits of these seminars or to access the freebies and drawings. As a military wife stationed overseas, I frequently find myself "cut off" from my homeschooling friends when I most need support - I'm a day ahead and it makes me feel behind. Add in the fact that while there are homeschoolers on our island, but no conventions, and you can imagine how lonely I feel at times!

This is a great concept - many thanks to all the speakers for participating and best of luck to you all! And Terri - thanks for posting the contest - what a wonderful opportunity for the winner. :-)

I have been looking forward to Cindy's UHSE this year. I missed out last year. I have been listening to some of the preview shows as my schedule allows. I am most excited about the kid's classes. I think it will be fun for my children to be able to have a class from someone other than me. I'd love to win as we don't have the funds to buy a ticket at this time.Thanks for doing this Cindy & Terri.

This year is so full of exciting workshops. I can't believe how much Cindy has managed to cram into UHSE. I was blessed last year as a brand new homeschooler by Cindy's UHSE and this year is heading to even bigger blessings

I love it that the sessions are live but "saved" at the same time. It will be so great to be able to listen to EVERY session and not have to pick and choose - "Which will I go to and which ones will I have to miss?"

It sounds really interesting. I was planning on going to our local homeschool conference next weekend, but my husband is not going to be able to make it so I am staying home. I am amazed at how many speakers/workshops you have set up.

Terri, The Homeschool Expo looks fantastic! I love the idea of being able to attend session in "real time" or listen to them later. That's besides the shopping! With this economy the way it is, I'd love to win a ticket to the expo. Thanks!

Wow! I can't believe how many seminars are offered. The ones that caught my eye are "Fitting in Fitness" (which we have a hard time doing) and "Teaching Science Out of the Box" (my 4th grader wants to study Chemistry next year and I'm not sure how I'm going to do that). I love the idea of an online conference because we always have a hard time finding babysitters and the money to go to a traditional conference. So I would LOVE to win a ticket!

Wow, I'd heard of this before but thought you had to listen live, which could be difficult in a house full of kids. ;-) This looks awesome, I'm especially intrigued by the Life in the Fishbowl workshop and the virtual vendor hall. Too cool!

Terri, What a sweet give-away you two ladies have come up with!!! I was able to join in the UHSE last year and it blessed my socks off! I've been homeschooling for 6 years now (unless you count from birth then it's been 12 years!) and I am still learning so much! I feel like I can always find new ways to improve my teaching methods. Plus the spiritual encouragement during the UHSE for us as parents is amazing! Thanks agian for the chance to participate in this wonderful giveaway! I'd love to join you gals again this year!!!Rachelracheldeflores@yahoo.com

Cindy Rushton puts together THE best workshops and conferences. I have most of her conferences saved to my computer and still go back and listen to them all the time. I LOVE how everything is so organized and saved on a website that you have access to long after the conference is over. Her conferences are always new and refreshing, packed full of great information and encouragement! I thoroughly enjoy all the great speakers! Thanks again!

This is a revolutionary idea! And I love Cindy Rushton :-) She was the first one to turn me onto notebooking. Thanks for entering me in the drawing! I'd love to be a part :-) JuicePlus.Alicia@gmail.com

This is such a great opportunity for busy moms. Since you can take a break whenever you need one and come back to hear some more, there is no chance of information overload. You can 'fuel up' when you are ready or feel the need for some encouragement.Katrina@artsaloft.com

I love Cindy's UHSE! That's what I think and I don't think I could ever tell enough people. Cindy herself inspires and enlightens me; through the Holy Spirit, she always manages to lift me up and offer hope when all I see is chaos. The speakers who also speak at the UHSE have helped me so much as well in the past. I listen to last year's UHSE while I'm on the treadmill in the morning and I am absolutely inspired to begin the day with my children. Because we are not able to purchase (even for the awesome sale amount) the UHSE this year, and our internet connection is so wiggy that I can't count on listening in live, I was really thinking I would miss out. But not if I win this contest!!! So, thank you Terri for offering that possibility.

I love the fact that I can get all of the workshops as MP3s, since I don't really have enough time in any one week to listen to all of the material offered in the workshops...I can listen and be edified while I clean the house, cook dinner, or on one of those many sleepless nights...and the goodie bag looks like like a lot of fun too! I would be SOOO pleased to win a membership for this year's convention!

I think this is wonderful. The nearest conference I could attend is a 3 day event - 3 hours away. With conference fees, motel, finding someone to take care of my youngest children - this is totally out of reach. At most I could attend only 15 workshops anyway. I would love to win this!

I was able to get in on the conference last year, after the fact, and am still listening to some of the conferences from that. With job losses and everything else, I had determined it wasn't going to happen this year. I'm totally impressed with the lineup -- my 2nd son would love for me to attend the homeschooling in the kitchen one. I think I need the one about putting first things first.

I'm excited for someone to be able to go for free. Thanks for doing this!

Wow, the site looks great and the workshops do as well. There are many that I really need to listen to!!

While I have listened to some of the early chats, I have such a busy month coming up that it will be difficult to listen to many more. I won't be able to afford buying a membership right now...So, I would love to win one!

I like that you can listen to all of the classes and you don't have to pick and choose. I love that it's all in one place and I can listen in my pj's if I want. lol~Tinawww.homeschoolblogger.com/momof7kids

How exciting and ingenious to have an online conference?! Most of the reasons why I have never been to a home education conference was the added hassle and expense of travel! The speakers and subjects offered are spot-on to help answer questions and fulfill the needs of a variety of home educators. This is truly a wonderful opportunity!

As a first year hs I am really looking forward to this even. I am unfamiliar with much this goes on in this seemingly alternate universe. (hs) It looks like it will be informative and even fun. Thank you for including me in the drawing.

I attended the first ever UHSE and loved it! It offers such an amazingly broad range of topics and speakers...awesome! I also love the kids' section of the event this year!

With finances the way they are this year, we couldn't afford to attend a live homeschool conference or even buy a ticket for this. With 8 children, and 2 more coming this summer (ages 7 and 9 from Haiti), I can always use some good doses of encouragement and ideas to stick with homeschooling!

Thanks for offering this. I pray many will be blessed by this conference, including whoever wins a free ticket!

This looks so cool, I have always wanted to do this but I never really have!!! I would love to win, I am a fan of Cindy Rushton she has so much great stuff. I listen to her on BlogTalk Radio. If you do not, then you should it is a blast!!! Anyway for whoever wins, I hope you enjoy!!!mcmain@bellsouth.net

Thank you for passing this on. I love the idea that you can listen to the sessions when you have the time to really concentrate on the topic. Live sessions are hard to attend. Thanks.suemccarthy@durango.net

This would be such a blessing! It looks like some wonderful topics, great speakers, and useful information! And the best part? Being able to listen on your own time! Thanks for the chance to win!luckysam@roadrunner.com

This conference sounds great. I just found out about Cindy a few weeks ago and was able to listen to some of the free preview chats. They were awesome, I can only imagine how great the conference is going to be! Thanks for considering me for the drawing.

I think it is wonderful!!! I love Cindy and her workshops. I have for the last 2 years attended most her events. I have purchased a ticket to the last 2 UHSE....they were wonderful. I have not been able to purchase one this year.....so I would love a chance to win a ticket.Be blessed,Chasity

As an overseas missionary, I don't have the chance to attend the homeschool conference back home. I bought a ticket to last year's UHSE, and it was marvelous. I'd love to win a ticket this year.marlene.darnell@gmail.com

What a wonderful opportunity! I have been eyeballing this conference and longing to attend, there are soooo many great speakers and incredible topics, that I don't even know which one I want to listen to or try most! I have been trying to find someone to split the friend subscription so that I can attend because our finances are incredibly limited right now (we just found out we have to replace our furnace and it's going to cost around $5000). I sure do hope I can win the free ticket. Thank you for the opportunity!

WOW !! I attended my first real in person Convention this year after 9 yrs of being in the trenches It was wonderful yet at the same time it was hectic away from home parking was a big mess missed some speakers because of too much time in the vending hall . This sounds wonderful and what a mix of speakers and topics . I would Love to win a ticket . Please enter me . tberra@yahoo.comJoyce

Hi! I was really excited to receive your e-mail, offering to give away a ticket to Cindy’s UHSE. You see, we are a military family, and on a VERY tight budget. So much so I couldn’t afford to purchase a ticket. I have perused the UHSE website for days, just wanting “to go”! We have just finished our first full school year and I am now searching for new curriculum, for both my present homeschooler (a DD), and possible other DD of high school age (that one has me excited and scared all at once—LOL!). Anyway, thank you Terri and Cindy for all that you do! :o)

What a wonderful line up of speakers and sessions! This is such a wonderful idea for us moms that have little ones and infants. It is always a challenge to actually HEAR the speakers when you attend a convention with little ones. Trying to juggle naps and lunch and diapers is always part of the trip. With the UHSE, you can do everything you need to do AND not miss a beat with your kids. I would LOVE to win this ticket. I could really use the encouragement.

Hi Terri, I think this is a great conference is great, we have participated the last two years, unfortunately we can't afford it this year. :( Thank you so much for providing an opportunity at winning a ticket!

I got to "attend" last year's UHSE and would love to win a ticket to this year's. There are so many excellent workshops. When you go to a physical conference you have to choose one workshop and miss all the others at the same time (or pay above and beyond the conference price to get recordings of the missed sessions); That's not the case here--not only can you be part of every session, you can listen to them over and over again.

I would love to participate in the UHSE! I was able to participate last year, and was tremendously blessed. Finances won't allow it this year, so I'd love to win the ticket! Thanks for all you do!Kathy (kathybowden@mchsi.com)

Even if you are just beginning the homeschool journey, or have been homeschooling for 16 years...there is something here for everyone. What a terrific line up and I would love it if my name is drawn as a winner. I will be praying for everyone involved next week!!! Thanks for the opportunity,Ellen

Oooh, aaah, I love the UHSE. I bought a ticket last year AFTER the conference and it's still blessing me. I listen to the downloadable audios while I'm washing dishes, and even put some on my DH's iPod for him to listen to as well. This year looks even better if that's possible - classes for kids! Too fun.

I would love to be a part of Homeschool Expo - I've seen it advertised the last couple of years, yet somehow felt as I'm "all the way down in Australia" it would somehow be too difficult to feel a part of all the fun! I've been fortunate to have heard of many of the speakers - it's sounds like it will be fantastic!!

God bless you both for offering this free ticket... Whoever wins will be blessed indeed!The lineup of speakers is awesome... So very much good stuff... The workshops for the children are an especially good idea... Love and prayers!~*bev*~his_alone@verizon.net

WOW! all i can say is WOW! i didn't know such a thing existed until today. what a great concept!i haven't been to a homeschool convention - it seems like forever - because of finances. thanks for the opportunity to be able to win a ticket to the ultimate homeschool expo!pokorny7@msn.com

I have looked this over a couple of times now. There are so many timely topics, that I cannot narrow it down as to why I would love to win this ticket. Thanks for the heads up.Christine Hebertjustpoo65.blogspot.com

It is next to impossible to merely skim through the Ultimate Homeschool Expo page! Once you begin reading about all the wonderful speakers and resources available, you will be hooked and ready to sign up! Thank you, Terri and Cindy, for offering this awesome opportunity!Kris Doyleklpdoyle@verizon.net

WOW! What a superb line up of sessions you have. I have never heard of the homeschool expo prior to this year. I would love to win a ticket. This is so much better than taking time away from my family to attend a conference. Finances are limited for me, so I'm praying for a winning ticket.

The Expo and all the benefits sounds great. Too good to pass up. You did a great job of giving information. Thank you for including Mac (iMac) computers. Just one small question since I did not see the information -- Will there be any shipping fees involved? What I mean is: When I purchase something from a vendor in connection with the Expo, will they charge shipping fees during this time (for a period of 30 days, for example)?My next and final question-- If I'm not expecting too much----- If I win the free ticket to the EXPO will I get my $39.95 back? I don't see how I could wait and hope for the free ticket, then not win and have to pay at the last minute. So, today I am just about to pay for one ticket to the EXPO.Thank you.Sincerely, Linda Lungemail: linanna@kermantel.net

I would love to attend this event! I have listened to some of the complimentary sessions and loved them. I am homeschooling on a shoestring right now and can't afford a ticket. I really need a boost. lil_dot@hotmail.com

What a great idea! The speakers look wonderful. I would love to participate in this conference. I cannot believe all of the information will be available for so long. Glad to see you are participating!

Hi, I looked at the online site for Cindy's UHSE. 3-words-AWESOME/AWESOME/AWESOME. This would be a dream of mine. Presently my family consists of Me- a single Mom and two teens, 15 and 17. The 17 year old is a brain tumor survivor, 2006. He still has a rare syndrome P.F.S and a piece of tumor is growing=slowly. We have been home schooling since second grade. There has never been an opportunity for us to attend a curriculum convention. Lack of finances, time and travel means. I work full time, manage a home,feed the poor,mission at church and home school. With high school being so demanding, this would be a huge blessing. Both teens plan to go to college. One for nursing, and one for music therapy. Every year ,we have no clue, where the money is coming from for the curriculum!!! By faith, God provides. It was an online site like this that gave me the courage to accomplish this task. We will definitely email this online information to our Home school friends. P.S. My maiden name is: Terry Johnson. Thank you for encouraging all of us to continue to stay in the race!! Blessings from Terry, C.J., and Becca {liv2belikejesus@yahoo.com}.

An intriguing concept, and one that is new to me -- I already spend too much time in front of a computer, and yet some of these titles really call to me, even though I am an old, gray haired, veteran mom. :o) I hope I win!

Oh man there is so much good stuff going on there. My friend Maridel Willer is going to speak so I would love to hear her. I joined last years and loved it. I would love to win a ticket to this years. Sounds wonderful.Blessings,Kim

This confrence looks like a great big blessing to all those who are not able to go to a near by convention. I was looking it over and the line up of speakers looks fantastic. I jittery with anticipation!

I think it is wonderful that you will be allowing one lucky person to win. Especially in this economy it has hit many of us. For the past 3 years I have attended the CHEA convention here in Calif. This year is no such luck! This looks like it will be a great alternative.

Wow, this is an awesome idea! I love the speaker lineup and the freebies and goody bag make this a real event to me! I only wish I had purchased a ticket to this expo before I purchased tickets to our local homeschool expo. I'd love to win a ticket!

Having attended "in person" conferences, I always felt overwhelmed because I couldn't go to Every Session or be in two sessions at once that I was really interested in. This way it's like having my cake and eating it too because the sessions are live as well as saved so I can "attend" at my leisure. Pure genius upon Mrs. Rushton's part!

I think that it looks awesome. I will be starting High School with my eldest this year, so, some of the topics are very timely for me. I think that it is essential to attend at least one convention, conference or expo each year. We all need some excitement to spur us on. This Ultimate Expo will definately do it!! Frances

I was able to attend the first one 2 years ago and it was GREAT.The addition of the kids classes this year are a great idea! My hubby was out of work, so I won't be able to pay this year and it can be hard to catch it live. I hope to win! :-)Thank You!

Terri, I am intrigued with the idea of the UHSE. I have tried to make it a point to attend a hs conference every year as a way to regroup and be refreshed for another year of instructing my sons. The online approach is a novel idea in so many ways. I am working FT as we wait for God to lead us into ministry and it is nearly impossible to attend a conference outside the home because of the already overwhelming daily tendings I face. I really like that I wouldn't have to miss any classes I'd be interested in since they are ALL "taped". Plus, they are offering classes for the kids and one son will be home alone for a week; maybe there's a class he could join in on during that time and give him a change of pace for that week. We are winding down homeschooling with our oldest yet I still enjoy listening to veteran homeschoolers because I know there is something I can glean from others and implement here. Thanks for the offer and I look forward to being able to participate either way, win or not.

I've looked at the Ultimate Homeschool Expo website at least 3 times now and just can't decide whether or not to buy a ticket. It does look truly amazing and everyone who talks about it seems to think so as well. Thanks for the contest! Although $40 for all that is included is a good deal, it's still $40 (USD). It would be very exciting to win!

This is almost too good for words. I can't imagine have this much information, encouragement and inspiration AT HOME! In my jammies...with a hot cup of coffee! Way to go Cindy...definitely God inspired.

This sounds so neat! I have attended a few workshops in my local area and it is so frustrating trying to get from one spot to another and to take meaningful notes without being wiped out. This would be great, at my convenience, and I would not be under the pressure of missing something that I really wanted to "attend". Please enter me for a free ticket. hoshawj@bellsouth.net

Looks like a wonderful way to reach a wide audience with an excellent line-up of speakers. I've been blessed to hear a few of the speakers in person, and can't wait to listen to the others! Thank you for providing this opportunity.

Hi Terri,I would Love to win a ticket. We are using Lynda Coats unit studies for the first time this year and we need all the info for it we can get. I also see many other speakers I am interested in.Thanks,Michelle

I will be starting homeschool in August after bringing my children home from traditional school. I sure could use all this great information to get on the right track. I am enjoying my Homeschooling ABCs. Thanks, Sherriewortels@windstream.com

All I can say is WOW !!!! I am loving that they have added the Kids classes and SO Much about taking care of yourself as a Mom including Finding time for Fitness. There are also many workshops about getting the Bible into your life and your children's lives. I NEED that guidance. Unfortunatley this is NOT a year that I can afford to attend. I did attend last year and LOVED every moment! I spend hours listening into the live workshops then several more hours going thru all the stuff in the Grab Bag !! It was truly amazing !! I am entering this contest to hopefully win a ticket, so I can attend this year too but if not, I pray the experience touches someone elses life, the way last year's touched mine ! Blessings, Jessica Jesstwins01@comcast.net

Besides, you, I'm really excited to see Israel Wayne and Kathy Kuhl as part of your line-up. It's also great that there are things for the children this time.The real time stuff is the best, but it's nice to know that if you miss it, you haven't "missed" it as you can catch it later!

I am brand new to homeschooling and have been fervently seeking out any and all information I can get! I am struggling to gather the materials needed to feel prepared to teach my three sons (ages 8, 4 and 1). I have not been able to attend a local convention and this one seems like it covers EVERYTHING! I love that I can listen to everything and really absorb the info and not feel rushed. I would LOVE to win because I cannot afford to attend otherwise. Oh, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Pick Me!Joanna: jbjjcarr@gmail.com

I am very excited about this opportunity. Being so close to the start time I had just told my husband maybe next year. So many speakers on so many topics for me the kids even my hubby. What a wonderful blessing this will be for me or any homeschooling mommy.

Please sign me up for a chance to win this. I bought a ticket last year and was so blessed by all of the speakers I heard. I love that I can listen to all the workshops at my convenience and all the freebies are wonderful!

I love, love, love the idea of an online homeschool conference. I am returning to homeschooling my children and would love the encouragement, but wouldn't have the time and money to invest at our local christian homeschool conference this year. I love what I have read about this, and would be thrilled to win the ticket. :-) Keep up your good work! I enjoy your site!

I'm excited about the opportunity to listen to all the speakers. I attended the FPEA Homeschool Conference last week-end but had to choose between shopping and lectures; it seemed unfair. UHSE solves that problem.

This is exactly what I'd been wishing for -- an online homeschooling conference that has lots of enriching speakers and other resources AND everything is "saved" for us to use at our convenience. Also, I really appreciate the breadth and depth of topics!

I think an online expo is an awesome idea! I would absolutely love to "attend"! The best part is that I don't have to figure out which lectures I would want to go to. I can listen to ALL of them in my own sweet time without having to miss out on the shopping (which is my favorite part!). Thank you Cindy!!!

I think it looks amazing. I saw this last year but couldn't 'attend'. I won't be able to this year unless I am lucky enough to win your giveaway.I am a single mom and have been laid off for 2 months. Cindy is a name I discovered when I first started hsing 2 years ago. She is from the same state as I am and I have always been impressed with her ideas. Thanks for this opportunity Terri.

WOW Terri, this is incredible...75 workshops given by 35 speakers, this is totally awesome. Oh how I wish I could afford this or win the ticket..To be able to attend a conference at my leisure and have my children involved!!! I keep repeating myself "TOTALLY AWESOME". Thank you so much for the opportunity.Terri Mustont.muston@comcast.net

I love Cindy Rushton. I attended last year and she is such an amazing encouragement to me. I have tried to listen in live to as many as I could this year, which is an awesome benefit that Cindy gives. Money isn't so great this year, so winning would be fantastic for me.

Ok trying again to leave a comment! I attended the Expo last year and am still being blessed by the downloads. This years looks even better.Hope to "see" you there.Juliemom to the darlin' Dozenmomx12@hickorytech.net

Ooh, ooh, ooh! Pick me, pick me! (Jumping up and down, waving my arms excitedly in anticipation that it might be me!) This is a totally new concept for me but I'm very interested in this conference because I had to miss my state convention this year due to a conflict.

I have so much respect for Cindy Rushton, everything she does is so good! What a gift to be able to access so many great minds for such a low price!Thanks for offering the opportunity to win a ticket.Kim Ehlersrksgosteelers@yahoo.com

I have never been to a convention in my 13 years of homeschooling for one reason or another but mostly due to the long distance I would have to travel and childcare cost. I'd love to be a part of this online deal. Whoever thought of the idea of offering a convention online is a genius! Thank you, in advance to everyone who has put this together. Whether I win a free ticket or not, I will be part of this, my first ever convention and in the convenience of home.

This looks like a WONDERFUL conference!!! And best of all, you can download the sessions and listen to them at your convenience. The session titles all sound wonderful... it would be a shame to miss any because of scheduling conflicts. What a blessing to homeschoolers worldwide!!!

I have been homeschooling for seven years and thought that I had heard of most speakers. But, I haven't heard of half of the speakers listed; so I'm looking forward to what new and fresh things there are to learn from new faces (and voices).

The expo looks incredible, but I'm new to homeschooling and don't want to get overwelmed! Also I have spent alot on curriculum for next year so our funds are just about out. On the other hand if I won, it wouldn't cost me anything! Thanks for spreading the word. K CFloridachasepartyof8@embarqmail.com

It sounds like a dream being able to attend from home whenever you can! For me, with 4 children total and 2 with special needs and 1 nursing, I can only catch little bits of time to read or listen to anything...including typing... :-)Dawn Simpsondcwsimpson@juno.com

What do I think? I think that once again Cindy has put together another Awesome event. This one has so many speakers that will add to each family no matter how long they have been homeschooling. I personally know that even though I have been homeschooling for 24 years, I still come across material that is incredible. The amount of information alone is worth more than the price. Awesome Job Cindy Hats off to you again.Lisa Robinsonlisa@lisascornerstone.org

An amazing opportunity to gain knowledge and insight without leaving your home. Excited to see opportunities for the children also! Love the online conference idea as opposed to attending conference and returning exhausted and overwhelmed.

Terri, I would love to win because I have learned so much from Cindy since last years Expo and am unable to afford it this year. Our family is paying off our son's funeral and burial expenses since he passed away 7 months ago. I would love to learn more about the different ways I can teach my 7 year old son who is now always distracted by his grief or baby brother. There is so much for out family to benefit from the 2009 Ultimate Homeschool Expo. Thank you.

I think this sounds like an answer to prayer! I have been trying to arrange and rearrange my schedule to make time for the local conferences without success. Now I have a chance to see and hear so much more from my own home. Plus I will be able to get mp3 recordings. How great is that?!?!

This would such a blessing to be able to listen to these speakers and receive a boost in my prayer life, spiritual self, self-confidence, and overall mental health. Thank you for the opportunity to win a ticket to this fantastic resource!Robin Reitlerthereitlers@charter.net

What a great way to do an expo! The wide variety of topics is a big plus. With all my little ones it would be so nice to get the benefit of such a large home schooling expo without having to leave my home. :)

I think this is an excellent idea. I've been to a couple of Expo's and I've had to choose who I can listen to and who I don't have time to listen to. Sometimes I wanted to be in 2 places at the same time. This way, I can hear everything and I don't have to worry about dragging my reluctant kids with me.

I think that this is an incredible advancement of technology so that so many of the homeschooling community can enjoy hearing and learning from some of the "best of the best"! I won't be able to make it to our local convention this year and what a wonderful way to get some of the same great information at any time via the Internet! Thank you for doing this for everyone!

This sounds incredible! As a new homeschooling mommy, I feel like I'm going to need all the help I can get - and this looks to be an awesome resource. Thanks for the info about joining, and the chance to win a ticket!

Cindy Rushton has truly wonderful ideas. I've bought many of her resources through the years and highly recommend anything that she puts her hand to. This ticket would be a great way to bless my friend. My email is "kellyandstan@bluefrog.com"

I think this is a great idea. I didn't know about this conference last year, or I would have signed up.We are approaching a new level in our homeschooling and I would like to get more information on a variety of topics. This sounds like the perfect venue for me!

I agree with so many that Cindy's always got great speakers for her various workshops ~ this year's UHSE is no exception from the looks of things! And whoever said that "we don't have to pick and choose, we can listen to them all" made a great point - I have last year's and it's wonderful.

I can't listen live this year either as we are leaving to visit our baby grandson and am frantically trying to get everything done before we go ~ I hope whoever needs this the most wins! In His Grace, Kay O family008@juno.com

This sounds so wonderful and exciting for a "new" homeschool mom. I recently attended a Convention that was terrific bu this is almost sensory overload. I hope I win! This would be very encouraging and helpful. Thanks for the great contest.

I am a teacher and am home-schooling my young son right now. We got some products from Cindy last year and have just loved everthing. She is so helpful and gives so many resources, like finding you Terri. I love to listen to Cindy's live radio, when I am not busy with family, house, etc. It makes me feel like I am connected and not without a support system, which is always helpful. So I just want to thank you for all your tips and newsletters. Thank you.gretchen_morrison@hotmail.com

Just a fabulous idea! It's like a permanent homeschool conference in your computer ;) Lovely! I pray this will be a blessing to many and encouragement to all to keep persevering at homeschooling. How generous of you to share it for free! Thanks!

I think it sounds awesome!! I am especially thrilled with the addition of the kids' classes! I hope to hear you there (and I must admit I hope I win!)Thank you so much for offering this ticket- God bless you!!!

This sounds great, I missed our local conference and now wish I had gone. So nice to get refreshed and renewed, have always home schooled 16, 13, 13, and 11. I would love to win the free ticket, but it not may have to find the price of admission somewhere (things do have a way of working out). Look forward to hearing all the great talks planned and being able to listen to them over. Thanks for offering the free ticket! Denise

It sounds fabulous! I have never tried anything like this. How exciting...to think of sitting in my own home and listening to all of these classes! No driving in traffic miles away and having to pay to park, then find a parking place, then walk forever to get in! This is great. I love homeschooling and could really use some new ideas! Money is tight so a free ticket this year to try this out would be AWESOME!!

This sounds like it is full of great information. I was able to go to our state convention this year, but I had a limited window of time. You should have seen me rushing through the vendors' displays! There was no time to hear any of the great speakers. I'd love to have the opportunity to listen to the pros.teamhedican@comcast.net

Wow, I've heard of this before, but this year seems much bigger--all the kids' sessions and just gobs of speakers. Your title is intriguing. :-) I'd be delighted to be entered in the drawing. Thanks for giving me this opportunity!

I looked through the workshops. I have to say WOW!! Moms (and Dad's) workshop with kids workshop included. WOW! A wide variety of homeschooling ideals in this expo. A lot of names ring a bell with me. Whoever wins the ticket will be blessed tremendously. This is a gem! I love the fact that it is not narrowed down to one method but a variety. It doesn't matter if you are a Charlotte Mason, Elcectic, traditional, classical or a unit study educationalist....ALL will benefit!

This sounds so wonderful. Of course I'd love to listen to your talks Terri. As a relatively young home schooler, I'd love to know how to make this a succuessful venture. And as for the multi-level homeschooling talk you're giving, will you also address homeschooling with a baby, toddler and preschooler all home too? That will be my situation next year! I feel terrible doing this but I'm finding that with a lot of little ones in tow, the only way I can surviveis to use a lot of workbooks. Is this my preferred homeschool method? Of course not! But how do I meet the needs of my little ones (and the ever dilapidated looking house!) while embarking on more time intensive but fun and memorable hands on projects that my kids would love? I'm afraid I'm at a loss! So I'd appreciate any advice I could get! As for the rest of the conference, I love the fact that it's so well rounded! You get a little bit of every subject here! I also love the fact that they have kids programs too. And the fact that you don't have to be present to hear it all. Again, with all the little kids, the best I can do is snippets of time here and there after they're all asleep. Over all, this sounds wonderful!

I love the concept. What a great idea! It sounds like a great bargain, too, because you get so much, but money is just too tight around here right now. So I hope I win a free ticket! The only thing I would wish for is more information about the grab bag. And one subject I'd love to see covered (maybe I just missed it) is how to organize all of your online resources. I'm overwhelmed already with all of the resources I have! Thanks for the opportunity!

The conference sounds wonderful. Living so far away means that we cannot attend any of the physical conferences, and the R/$ exchange rate is so high that it is prohibitive to buy a ticket. So here is holding thumbs that I get to attend this year.

What a great idea! I would love to be able to listen to these talks slowly and to have time to think about each one and implement the ideas one at a time. I see myself listening to them while I go walking, which would give me extra motivation to get out and walk!

I see a lot of talks that would be helpful to me right now, such as learning styles, teaching literature, teaching multiple ages, and building a home library. These are just a few of the sessions that appeal to me. The classes for children sound helpful, too.

I think it sounds terrific. I like the versatility because there can be so many unexpected events happening in any day! There appears to be something for everyone. I'm glad Cindy thought of it - it's a blessing to us all.

I don't know if this will get in before the deadline, but I hope so. I was wanting to attend our state's homeschool convention this summer, but it doesn't look like it will work out for me. But the Homeschool Expo looks AWESOME! And the fact that I could "attend" anytime would be such a blessing. Thanks for the opportunity to win a ticket.

I can't wait for this year's expo! Even today, a year later, I am still listening and listening again to the speakers from last year. If I could buy the previous year's expo, I would! All that I learned has blessed our homeschool, our marriage, and our spiritual walk!Cathy YeeCathyCDK@aol.com

Thank you Cindy for putting this expo together!! You can't beat this for the price and content. I spent the weekend at a similarly priced convention and didn't have nearly a third of the speakers and vendors that Cindy has put together. Plus, she allows you to listen again as part of the entrance price. I would have had to pay an additional $53 to have an MP3 download of the other convention. Thank you again Cindy for helping moms make the most with what they have!!

I got to attend this conference last year and loved it, especially since it was online!! This year it sneaked up on me, and since I haven't gotten around to getting my ticket yet i thought i'd see about winning one. I am really interested in your talk Terri so i'll probably get a ticket tomorrow even if i don't win one. Thanks, Jodi Tuten jtuten@juno.com

Where, in this world, could you attend a conference with at least 35 high-calibre speakers who are experienced in their subjects, door prizes for everyone, and gifts galore for a mere US$40??And,as if that weren't enough, you have the rest of your life to re-live the excitement, as well as digest and action the highly valuable information!!WOW!! UHSE09 is an investment for homeschooling families that will more than pay for itself in the years to come!!Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

What a wonderful way to feel the encouragement of a homeschool convention without having to find daycare and driving there and back. I missed our convention here in Montana due to it being five hours away for several days away from my children without daycare.. I would love the opportunity to be included in this.. thanks for offering a giveaway. I would LOVE to see more of these online conventions.. Many blessings

I attended the Ultimate Homeschool Expo last year and have SO enjoyed listening to the seminars all year. I haven't really even scratched the surface yet. I'd like to attend this year's expo especially for the kids classes!

I used to live in the San Jose, CA area where I was able to attend homeschool conventions - now we live in West Texas and are 6 - 10 hours from the nearest large homeschool conventions. This would be a great opportunity to "attend" a convention again! Hope I win! Aganethashoppintex@sbcglobal.net

I love Cindy. She has really helped me a lot in changing my life. I plan on trying to listen in as much as I can but would love a ticket as I missed the majority of the preview chats. Thanks, Rodnarodnajamesmomof2@yahoo.com

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